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American Whitewater Projects

Sandy River Restoration (OR)

The removal of Marmot Dam on the Sandy River was completed in 2007, restoring the river to... [read more]

Protecting Rivers on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest (WA)

The Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests encompass more than four million acres and are jointly managed with... [read more]

Swan River Flow and Access Restoration (MT)

In 2002 AW signed a Settlement Agreement with project owner PacifiCorp and other parties (National Park Service,... [read more]

Protecting and Restoring the Rogue (OR)

The Rogue River was among the nation's original Wild and Scenic Rivers designated in 1968. Recreational opportunities... [read more]

Skykomish Stewardship (WA)

The Skykomish River is one of the nation’s premier whitewater destinations. Rising in the high country of... [read more]

Protecting Canyon Creek (WA)

Canyon Creek is one of the most spectacular whitewater runs in southwest Washington attracting paddlers to an... [read more]

Protecting the Wild Olympics (WA)

American Whitewater is proud to be a leading partner in the Wild Olympics Campaign, a collaborative effort... [read more]

Management of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River (WA)

Beginning high in the North Cascades, the Skagit Wild and Scenic River winds down steep slopes, through... [read more]

Thomas O’Keefe Articles

Portage Trail Secured At Millville Dam on Shenandoah

Federal regulators recently issued a new 46-year license for the Millville Dam on the Shenandoah River that... [read more]

Washington Legislature Considering Legislation That Would Limit Access

The Washington State legislature is considering a bill that could significantly impact river access in Washington State.... [read more]

Useful Whitewater Rescue Videos

I teach a fair number or ACA Safety & Rescue classes each year.  I’ve also lead numerous... [read more]

Forest Service Considers Shrinking List of Protected Rivers (ID)

The Nez Perce and Clearwater National Forests encompass some of the best paddling and salmon habitat in... [read more]

Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting Wild and Scenic Rivers in 2018

The 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act marks an incredible opportunity to build positive... [read more]

Catawba River Access Enhancements to Begin (NC/SC)

On December 19, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave Duke Energy the green light to move... [read more]

2018 Advanced Southeast Release Schedule Set!

It is looking like another great year to be a paddler in the Southeast! Over the past... [read more]

Decision Reached on Restoration of the New River Dries! (WV)

River enthusiasts will soon have new paddling opportunities on West Virginia's New River. Federal regulators issued a... [read more]
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